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- Page 1 Operating instructions Topas A2/A4/A8Evolution www.broncolor.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Topas A2/A4/A8 Evolution Before use We are very pleased you have chosen a broncolor Topas A power pack which is a high-quality product in every respect. If used properly, it will render you many years of good service. Please read the information contained in these operating instructions carefully. They contain important details on the use, safety and maintenance of the appliance. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important safety instructions When using your studio flash equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read and understand all instructions before using. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Do not leave appliance unattended while in use. -
Page 4: Attention: Read Before Starting Up The Power Pack
For this reason units should be opened by trained personnel only. Do not block the cooling louvers on the unit. broncolor power packs and lamp bases meet an extremely high safety standard. When connecting broncolor products to other manufacturers' products, integrated safety measures may become ineffective. -
Page 5: Controls And Displays
Controls and displays Mains switch Circuit breaker Keys for individual power distribution Photocell on/off IR receiver on/off Modelling light on/off Test key, ready light green Additional functions (aux) Display symmetrical power distribution Buzzer Slow charge Charging dimmer Operating mode modelling light IR receiver cell Digital power display per lamp Photocell... -
Page 7: Application Topas A
Application Topas A We are delighted that you have chosen the high quality product broncolor Topas A. With proper care it will render you many years of good service. This mains (AC-line) supplied studio flash unit is designed for professional photography. -
Page 8: Energy Control
Energy control 3.1. Variation of the energy Use the "up/down" keys (17) to control the flash energy (flash intensity) on both lamp outlets (1 and 2), respectively channels, within a range of 5 f-stops. Whole numbers are full f-stop intervals, decimals indicate 1/10 f-stop steps. Brief pressure on the "up/down"... - Page 9 3.2.1 Topas A2 on mains (AC-line) 110 V-240 V If the unit is set to individual energy distribution the power is divided between the two lamp base outlets as follows: Lamp outlet 1 = 60%. The control range of the flash energy extends between 1000 J down to 30 J (optional down to 15 J) Lamp outlet 2 = 40%.
- Page 10 Topas A8 Evolution. Consequently Topas A Evolution power packs are in asymmetrical mode compatible with all broncolor lamp bases. Should the total power pack energy of 6100 J be triggered from one individual lamp base, a Pulso Twin lamp must be used which, in comparison with a Pulso 8 lamp, results in a shorter flash duration.
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Page 11: Lamp Base Outlets
(15) shows the flash energy of the respective lamp or channel. The broncolor lamp assortment can be applied without limitations with Topas A2 and Topas A4. Only the lamp bases Pulso 8 can be used with Topas A8 Evolution in symmetrical mode. - Page 12 „P1“ Proportional modelling light with broncolor power packs up to 6400 J (= setting ex works for Topas A8) „P2“ Proportional modelling light with broncolor power packs up to 3200 J (= setting ex works for Topas A4) „P3“ Proportional modelling light with broncolor power packs up to 1600 J (= setting ex works for Topas A2) „P4/5“...
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Page 13: Release And Remote Control
Infrared flash release channel You can trigger Topas A power packs from broncolor infrared transmitters. If a power pack is triggered via infrared, the flash is released after a transmission delay of... -
Page 14: Flash Ready Signals Visual/Audible
RFS Interface The RFS interface of the power packs Topas A in the RFS version can be switched on/off. The procedure is described in chapter 9. Remote control channels The remote control can only be used with the power packs Topas A RFS and is effected by radio over the separate channels (studio workstations). -
Page 15: Setting Additional Functions
The audible signal ("buzzer") sounds when the power capacitors are at 100% charge of the set flash energy. It may be switched on or off (chapter 8). Audible fault signal When the flash discharge fails, a warning signal of approx. 3s duration will sound and the display (15) of the respective lamp base will blink. -
Page 16: Basic Settings Ex Works
Set charging dimmer (dim) The dim function can be switched on or off (on/--) by briefly pressing the “up/down” key (17) of lamp base outlet 2. If the dim function is switched on, the modelling light will extinguish when charging takes place. This feature can be used as a visual flash monitor and to reduce the current load on weak mains (AC-lines). - Page 17 The LED array will blink “cell”-“ir”-“mod”-“test”-“sym” to indicate that you are in the programming mode. In functions number 0 and 3, pressing the "up"/"down" key of the digital display 1 (15) will toggle through the "prop", "dim" or "slow" green LED display in order to show different parts of a multi-digit display.
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Page 18: Protective Facilities / Fault Indication
10. Protective facilities / Fault indication 10.1 Display "th" If excessively high temperatures build up inside the unit despite the fan cooling effect, the charge mode will be blocked for a certain period of time and a long audible signal will be emitted. -
Page 19: Service/Repair
11. Service/repair Your broncolor power pack is a precision device which will work for many years without malfunctions if you take proper care of it. If malfunctions do arise, please do not attempt to open the unit to repair it yourself. - Page 20 Lamp bases use plug-in flash tubes. The Pulso, Primo and Unilite flash tubes 1600 J normally have the UV coating directly on the flash tube. In this case an uncoated protecting glass has to be used. The protecting glasses as well as the flash tubes 1600 J are available in the versions „UVE coated“...
- Page 21 13.2 Changing the halogen lamp The halogen lamps are also plug-in or screw-in. Taking the service life into consideration, the halogen lamp should not be handled with bare hands. Exchange of the halogen lamp is practically identical to that of the flash tube. The Pulso G, Unilite, Primo and Picolite lamp base can be operated on the local mains (AC-line) voltage (100-240 V) when a halogen lamp is used which corresponds to the voltage.
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Page 22: Technical Data
Halogen max. 2 x 650 W at 200-240 V Halogen max. 2 x 300 W at 100-120 V Proportional to flash energy and „full“ and „low“ settings. Proportionality adjustable to other broncolor power packs and compact units and their various output ranges. Flash release... - Page 23 Modelling light Halogen max. 4 x 650 W at 200-240 V Proportional to flash energy and „full“ and „low“ settings. Proportionality adjustable to other broncolor power packs and compact units and their various output ranges. Flash release Manual release button, photocell (can be switched off), infrared receiver (can...
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Page 24: Topas A Rfs
14.2 Topas A PLUS Because of the laws in some countries, the use of the broncolor radio system is not allowed. Therefore the power packs Topas A are also available in the version Topas A Plus (that means with cable remote control). Besides the cable connection between the power pack and the computer, the application with RFS is almost identical. - Page 25 Technical data (continuation) Standards UL 122, EC-standards 73/23, 89/336 und 99/5 EN 300 220-1,-3 EN 301 489-1,-3 EN 60950 EN 50371 FCC Part 15 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- Page 26 Bron Elektronik AG CH-4123 Allschwil Schweiz (Switzerland)
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